The Extend Mirrors are an abstraction
of the common bamboo ladders used as
household objects inside and outside
country homes in China. These mundane
ladders functioned as an ever-ready
stand for hanging a wide variety of
things from tools and clothes to
dried food. A Chinese ladder is a
reflection of its owner, revealing
information about them based on how
they choose to use it.
As a tribute to this utilitarian
household symbol, Neri&Hu used three
different ladder proportions to
make a set of solid hardwood frames
for floor standing mirrors — literal
reflections of the user.
757L EXTEND MIRROR
